I've got a nipple piercing under 2 months old and I am in the process of getting a consultation for getting banded. Has anyone been allowed to keep a retainer in during this procedure? I would really NOT like to have to take it out at all but instead just put a retainer completely made of non-metal in for the time being. I will consult my doctor and the surgeon but I just want some opinions.

REALLY would prefer not to have it close and waste the money I spent getting it pierced and such.

I might need to see photos to fully understand the issues involved.

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What is a retainer mad eof? Typically any metal needs to be removed for surgery because of the risk of arc'ing from the cautery machine. I'm sure you'd rather have it close up than have a burnt boobie. But if it's non-metal they will likely let you leave it in UNLESS they feel it's too close to the surgery sight (very likely) and may pose risk of infection. It'd only need to be out for a couple of hours or less.

What is a retainer mad eof? Typically any metal needs to be removed for surgery because of the risk of arc'ing from the cautery machine. I'm sure you'd rather have it close up than have a burnt boobie. But if it's non-metal they will likely let you leave it in UNLESS they feel it's too close to the surgery sight (very likely) and may pose risk of infection. It'd only need to be out for a couple of hours or less.

The retainer would be entirely NON-METAL.